Orbis MD-10 Flying Eye Hospital at Museum for Tours
July 28-29, Aug. 4-5
Plane's first visit to Seattle includes an inspiring program at Museum with Orbis leaders on July 28
A former FedEx MD-10 cargo plane converted into the world's only flying eye care teaching hospital will make its first visit to Seattle and be stationed at the Museum for tours on July 28-29 and Aug. 4-5. The Flying Eye Hospital is operated by Orbis,an international non-profit organization that flies the plane to low and middle-income countriesto mentor, train and inspire local eye health teams so they can save sight in their communities. Orbis staff will lead public tours of the plane from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, free with Museum admission.
ORBIS PANEL DISCUSSION JULY 28
Orbis leaders will take part in a discussion and presentation open to Museum visitors at 2 p.m.on July 28.
Orbis and the Flying Eye Hospital
Orbis's Flying Eye Hospital brings state of the art technology, training and teaching tools to local healthcare teams in low and middle-income countries so they can reverse and prevent blindness in their communities. The plane features 3D technology and live broadcast capabilities enabling Orbis, with their expert volunteer faculty, to train more doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals and ultimately treat more people and restore their sight. Orbis is headquartered in the USA with 15 international offices and has worked in over 90 countries. The MD-10 aircraft was donated by FedEx, then custom redesigned and fitted to create the unique aircraft using modular technology.
